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Porsche Position Statement: Prohibition of Porsche Rim Repairs
I-CAR · September 18, 2024 · Porsche
Summary
Porsche has issued a position statement strictly prohibiting the repair of rims with any damage to the base material, allowing only the treatment of superficial paint damage. Due to specialized flow-forming manufacturing techniques and a reduced outer rim flange thickness of 8.5 mm, the structural integrity of damaged rims cannot be safely restored or verified.
What to do on the job
Replace any Porsche rim with damage to the base material without exception, and only perform repairs for superficial paint damage.
How to use it
Use this document to justify the complete replacement of a damaged Porsche wheel rather than reconditioning or repairing it. It serves as official OEM documentation to defeat insurer mandates for wheel reconditioning by proving that Porsche explicitly prohibits rim repairs when the base material is compromised.
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